Policy Options Papers offer concise evidence-based recommendations for policymakers on essential national security issues. Papers in this series are peer-reviewed by a combination of expert practitioners and scholars.
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As part of the Quad Tech Network series, Katsuya Tamai addresses why it is necessary for Quad countries to be open to foreign STEM researchers.
As part of the Quad Tech Network series, Lisa Curtis addresses why the Quad is working collaboratively to strengthen and create new technology supply chains.
As part of the Quad Tech Network series, Mannat Jaspal addresses why the Quad should extend the scope of the Quad Plus framework.
As part of the Quad Tech Network series, Noriko Endo addresses why Quad countries should align their decarbonisation policies.
As part of the Quad Tech Network series, Akira Igata addresses why Quad countries should increase the resilience of critical technology supply chains.
As part of the Quad Tech Network series, Raji Rajagopalan addresses why the Quad should have a common approach to critical technology supply chains.
Occasional Papers comprise peer-reviewed research and analysis concerning national security issues at the forefront of academic and policy inquiry. They are designed to stimulate public discourse and inform policy solutions.
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